SECOND JOURNAL

10Mar

Assalamu’alaikum wr.wb.

In this day monday, 27 of juli 2012 or second meeting i learn about problem106 – 109 and review again about first meeting (fotosinthesis) and problem 103 -106, and don’t forget mrs. dwi always gave me about homework about second meeting, must do answer about second meeting and don’t forget put homework in my wordpress, so send this journal to her email.

Problem 106: Addition –Besides

Remember that besides means in addition to. Besidemeans near.

Examples

Incorrect: Beside Marge, three couples are invited.

Correct : Besides Marge, three couples are invited.

Avoid using besideinstead of besides to mean in addition.

Examples

We sat beside the teacher

Problem 107: Exception – But and Except

Remember that when it is used as a preposition, butmeans except.

•Avoid using exception, except toor exceptinginstead of except

Examples

Incorrect: All of the group exception Barbara went to the lake.

Correct : All of the group but Barbara went to the lake.

or

All of the group except Barbara went to the lake.

Problem 108: Replacement – Instead ofand Instead

Remember that instead of and insteadboth meanin place of, butinstead ofis used before a noun, adjective, or adverb, andinstead is used at the end of a sentence or a clause to refer to a noun, adjective, or adverb that has already been mentioned.

Avoid using instead before a noun.

Examples

Incorrect: Bob’s father wanted him to be an engineer instead a geologist.

Correct : Bob’s father wanted him to be an engineer instead ofa geologist. or

Bob’s father wanted him to be an engineer instead

Problem 109: Example – Such as

Remember that such as means for example.

such as noun (example)

Some birds such as robins and cardinals spend the winter in the North.

Avoid using such or assuchinstead of such as.

Examples

Incorrect: By using coupons, you can get a discount on a lot of things, such groceries, toiletries, and household items.

Correct : By using coupons, you can get a discount on a lot of things, such as groceries, toiletries, and household items.